Heritage Philharmonic's 2026-2027 Concert Season
Fall Concert
Impressions of America
Saturday, November 7, 2026 · 7:00 p.m.
Community of Christ Temple
1001 W Walnut Street, Independence, MO 64050
Join us in celebrating the cultural and scenic elements of the American landscape through music.
Program
| Bernstein | Magnificent 7 |
| Copland | Our Town |
| Gershwin | Porgy and Bess Medley |
| Dvořák | Symphony No. 9 |
Holiday Concert
The Sounds of Christmas
Saturday, December 19, 2026 · 7:00 p.m.
Blue Springs High School Performing Arts Center
2000 NW Ashton Drive, Blue Springs, MO 64015
Enjoy your favorite Christmas classics with performances by a children’s choir and the Bells of Faith Handbell Choir from Faith United Methodist Church of Grain Valley.
Free admissionSpring Concert
Emerging Artist Concert
Saturday, March 6, 2027 · 7:00 p.m.
First Baptist Church of Lee’s Summit
2 NE Douglas Street, Lee’s Summit, MO
Our Emerging Artist this year is soprano Lila Frazier. Ms. Frazier is a 2026 graduate of William Jewell College and most recently was a participant in Tulsa Opera’s Spotlight on Opera.
Program
| Garrett | Vernalis Overture (World Premiere) |
| Grieg | Selections from Peer Gynt Suite Morning Mood Solveig’s Song In the Hall of the Mountain King |
| Verdi | Caro nome che il mio cor from Rigoletto |
| Sibelius | Karelia Suite |
| Bach/Stokowski | Passacaglia and Fugue |
2026–27 Emerging Artist
Special Event
University of Central Missouri Concert
Monday, April 26, 2027 · 7:30 p.m.
Helzberg Hall, Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
1601 Broadway Boulevard, Kansas City, MO 64108
The Heritage Philharmonic has been invited to join Dr. Jackson Thomas, Director of Choral Activities at the University of Central Missouri, for a performance featuring a Festival Chorus made up of choirs from the University of Central Missouri, Emporia State University, and other choirs from the Kansas City area. The concert’s combined forces will perform Dona Nobis Pacem by Ralph Vaughan Williams with other performing groups, including the Heritage Philharmonic. You will not want to miss this unique collaboration of local artists!
Please note this is not a free concert. This concert will be a ticketed event through the University of Central Missouri. Information about purchasing tickets for this special concert will be shared closer to the event.
Special Event- Ticket Purchase Required
Director of Choral Activities, UCM
Spring Concert
Superhero Pops Concert
Saturday, May 15, 2027 · 7:00 p.m.
Blue Springs High School Performing Arts Center
2000 NW Ashton Drive, Blue Springs, MO 64015
Join us as we celebrate the amazing music from the soundtracks of your favorite superhero movies, including Superman, Batman, Spider-Man, and many more!
Free admission*Program subject to change.
